H1

[skn239]

I am working in L1B Visa and I94 is valid till Aug-2013.

I will be completing 5 years in L1 Status by Apr-2012 and

planning to return india by end of March-2012.

1. I was told that if i can convert my L1 to H, I can stay 6 years. But i am aware that FY12 H1B cap was reached in Nov-2011, Is L to H conversion falls under the yearly H1 Cap or L to H conversion is possible for FY12?

2. If i return to India by Mar-2012, apply for fresh H1B in FY13 cap and back to USA in Apr-2013, Will my VISA clock reset and i can work for another 6 years (One year outside USA Mar-2012 to Apr2013)

[JoeF]

You can get a one year H1 under the quota, to make it 6 years overall.

Or you can stay abroad for one year and then you would be eligible for a new 6 years on H1.

[goomail]

1. L1 to H1 COS also falls under the annual cap.

2. Yes, the clock will reset if you stay one year or more outside of US